Taste of Waste NYC

TOW NYC Episode 3: Making a Living With Rats

In this episode we explore the work of two New Yorkers who earn a living with rats and do their part to decrease rat activity. Elias Schewel, owner of Rat Hunt NYC, employs terriers to harass rat burrows. Kenny Bollwerk guides visitors on excursions to popular rat destinations.

TOW NYC EPISODE 2: Property Owners, Sidewalk Fines and Sanitation

In this episode, we hear about the experiences of three New Yorkers who have received sanitation fines. We hear their advice for lawmakers, the challenges they face keeping the sidewalks clean and how they remain vigilant about cleanliness.

TOW NYC EPISODE 1: New York's Dirty Beginnings

In the first ever Taste of Waste NYC podcast, we explore New York's dirty history as well as long forgotten waterways.